Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About AVDS

What does AVDS invest in?

This exchange-traded fund primarily targets smaller companies located outside the United States. Its investment approach systematically evaluates and weights securities based on key fundamental criteria, including their underlying valuation, profitability, and overall investment quality. While designed to deliver many advantages of passive indexing—such as broad diversification, lower portfolio turnover, and transparent holdings—the fund also aims to generate additional value. It achieves this by utilizing current market price information to inform its investment decisions. The ETF benefits from a streamlined portfolio management and trading process, meticulously engineered to enhance returns for investors while actively seeking to mitigate avoidable risks and control expenses. It is purpose-built to integrate seamlessly as a component within an investor's broader strategic asset allocation framework.

What is the expense ratio of AVDS?

Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) charges an expense ratio of 0.30%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AVDS?

Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) manages $322.3M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is AVDS actively managed or an index fund?

AVDS is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AVDS's is 0.30%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was AVDS launched?

Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) launched in July 2023 and is managed by Avantis.

How has AVDS performed?

AVDS's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.